Inciting: RSA Conference

I'm doing 3 sessions at the RSA Conference this week, so if any of you in blog-land will be at the show - come check it out. I've got some all-stars on my panels on both spyware and UTM and I'm also facilitating a session on how to "successfully sell security strategy." It will be a packed and fun week and I hope to get to see many of you in San Francisco.

 

Session Code:		HT2-105
Session Title:		The State of Spyware: Analyst and Technologist Perspectives
Length:		70 Minutes
Technical Level:		Intermediate
Abstract:		A panel of leading minds in the information security industry will discuss, debate and prognosticate on the evolution of malware. As analysts, technologists, spyware experts and consumer advocates, the panel’s diversity rings true to the RSA® Conference 2007 Renaissance theme. They will provide relevant insight on malware’s progression over the years and unique perspectives on defeating the threat.
Moderator:		Mike Rothman President & Principal Analyst Security Incite
Panelist:		Gerhard Eschelbeck CTO and Senior Vice President of Engineering Webroot Software Ira Winkler President Internet Security Advisors Group Brian Burke Research Manager IDC James Dempsey Policy Director Center for Democracy & Technology

Session Code:		DEF-203
Session Title:		UTM Smackdown: Wading Through the Hype to Select the Best Solution
Length:		70 Minutes
Technical Level:		Technical
Abstract:		With all the UTM choices available, how is an organization supposed to pick the right solution? This no-holds barred panel assembles four UTM CTO’s to debate hot buttons, such as the need for purpose-built appliances, and the role of integrated management. This presentation will also examine appropriate solutions for small and large enterprises.
Moderator:		Mike Rothman President & Principal Analyst Security Incite
Panelist:		Christofer Hoff Chief Security Strategist Crossbeam Systems Alan Shimel Chief Strategy Officer StillSecure Alex Quinonez Vice President Astaro Corp. Richard Stiennon Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Fortinet, Inc.

Session Code:		P2P-206A
Session Title:		Successfully Selling Your Security Strategy
Length:		50 Minutes
Technical Level:		Basic
Abstract:		Knowing what to do is less than half the battle. Unless the ones holding the purse strings buy into your security strategy and execution plan, all is for naught. This P2P session will discuss how best to interface with senior management, understand their hot buttons, and present a compelling story to get what you need – the money and resources to protect your critical business systems.
P2P Facilitator:		Mike Rothman President & Principal Analyst Security Incite

And yes, I'll be at many of the parties going on Tuesday and Wednesday night. I'll be the one with a beer in each hand for the first couple of hours, and then probably at the bottom of a rumble towards the end of the night. Always seems to work out that way.